Contnt Area D Flashcards
Give 2 examples of internal sources of finance
Retained profit
Sale of assets
Net current assets
Disadvantage of loans
Interest charged the amount borrowed
Often secured against an asset
What is trade credit
A period of time offered by suppliers to allow the customer to purchase the item now and pay for it later
What is debt factoring
When business sells its debt to a third party in order to receive quick cash
2 advantages of invoice discounting
No loss of ownership or control
No interest charges
Venture capital advantage
Will get professional advice and mentoring
2 disadvantages of mortgages
Interest rates can fluctuate
Not suitable for short term
Interest charged on amount borrowed